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Where to begin? – With the Trees! Trees are the givers of breath – what could be more important. I believe these sacred giants need to be remembered and celebrated in order for their survival and our own. The most beautiful and authentic way to do this is by forming a relationship with the trees – this begins when we …

COMMENTS ARE NOW CLOSED ON THIS POST Thank you to everyone who left a comment. Deeply touched by all the beautiful and inspiring comments, it makes my heart sing knowing you all are helping to reunite our children with Mother Earth’s heart. COMMENTS ARE NOW CLOSED ON THIS POST Good Morning Beautiful People… It gives me great pleasure to share with …

Why not take a break from technology and spend sometime in nature this weekend. I have selected a few videos and posts to inspire…. Even in the city we can get intimate with nature – watch the video: Take a hike – visit your local regional park – watch the video: Go in search of a waterfall – watch …

I dont really celebrate Valentines Day, however, this year I feel its an opportunity to unite on this Valentine’s Day to let us rekindle our Love Affair with Nature The beautiful and inspiring Thich Nhat Hahn wrote ” Real change will happen only when we fall in love with our planet. Only love can show us how to live in harmony with …

With no forest or mountain in view I head out into the city centre to find my daily dose of Vitamin N. Traffic was heavy and noisy drowning out any possible bird song as I waited to cross the road. Soon, however, trees seemed to appear around every corner, a much welcomed sight. And it didn’t take me long to come upon my first park …

The infinite imagination of childhood is the most wonderful thing in the world This vast world of make believe is ever present in my heart as I wander the noisy streets of the city in search of nature’s magic. It isn’t long before I am gifted a delightful offering from Mother Earth….this curious crow led me to a …

“If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder… he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement, and mystery of the world we live in.” – Rachel Carson The truth is young children are naturally intimate with nature. The problem is a young child cannot venture out to …

The Children and Nature Network invited me to take the Vitamin N challenge as one of the challenge bloggers and social networkers to help connect children families and communities to the natural world. Vitamin N: The Essential Guide to a Nature-Rich Life, Richard Louv’s new book, was written to encourage widespread, diverse and accessible action to nature. Richard states, “It’s not …

‘There’s a revolution that needs to happen and it starts from inside each one of us. We need to wake up and fall in love with Earth.’ Thich Nhat Hanh I can’t think of a more magical time than right now during the summer months to reawaken that deep-rooted connection we all have with nature. Here are 5 magical and enchanting activities …

My son and his friend head out for an adventure. They are off to build a DEN in the woods next to the waterfall where the wild things are. Den making is part of the magic that occurs when children and nature mix. That natural magic is part of childhood. The lack of time spent outdoors is having an effect on children’s …